Water Resources Engineer - SMEC Tanzania

The role

We are currently seeking a Water Resources Engineer. This position supports the Water Group’s business development activities in Africa and also supports project delivery and management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project delivery by providing technical and project management inputs as needed
• Participate in the group’s business development strategizing, planning ,and management
• Review Request for Proposals and develop winning strategies and plans in consultation with Management
• Prepare and write high quality winning technical proposals for water, environment, and agricultural projects in Africa Region
• Coordinate and manage the work of other staff members
• Support the preparation of financial proposals as needed
• Support the building of capacity of local and regional staff
• Review project reports and edit/format/improve the presentation and report quality as needed

Key Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in water resources, water supply, irrigation, or agricultural engineering. Masters degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years overall experience and at least 2 years of experience with planning and implementation of international development and engineering projects in developing countries.
• Strong technical knowledge in water, environment, or agricultural infrastructure planning/development/management and excellent desktop research skills to fill knowledge gaps
• Excellent technical writing skills (mandatory)
• Excellent English language skills (mandatory)
• Proficient in use of computer software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, etc) to produce professional looking documents of international standards
• Able to work with a multi-disciplinary multi-cultural team
• Able to deliver work within tight deadlines and handle heavier work pressure near deadlines

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